FREE EAL CONVERSATION CIRCLES & INFORMAL LANGUAGE TRAINING WINNIPEG *Please note that conversation circles and informal language classes have varying levels of expertise in instruction, curriculum, and content. *No referral from WELARC is required to attend these classes. *Many informal language classes change times and dates regularly; always phone ahead to confirm details. *Unless otherwise indicated, all organizations serve IRCC-ineligible clients (refugee claimants, Canadian citizens, temporary foreign workers, international students) as well as permanent residents. If you know of a conversation circle or informal language program that is missing from this list (or want to update your information), please contact Teresa Burke at t.burke@mansomanitoba.ca MANSO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Access English Centre at Immigrant Centre Tuesday to Thursday 8:30 am to 8:30 pm Friday and Saturday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 100 Adelaide Street, 943-9969 extension 222 Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre English Cafe Tuesday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 51 Morrow Avenue, 204-946-9152 One-on-one, flexible Conversational English Class Welcome Place Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Adults who are learning English language skills for living and working in the community.
Peaceful Village Tuesday and Thursday 1:30pm to 3:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 357 Bannatyne Avenue, 204-949-1858 NEIGHBOURHOOD IMMIGRANT SETTLEMENT WORKERS *(Contact a local NISW to inquire about conversation circles. Please also note that some NISWs may only serve Permanent Residents; call to confirm)* Elmwood Elmwood Community Resource Centre 204-982-1720 ext 205 200 Levis Street nisw.elmwood@elmwoodcrc.com Fort Garry/Fort Richmond Dalhousie School 204-261-0163 262 Dalhousie Drive (NISW) Unit 1-225 Doncaster Street (204) 771-7475 nisw1@pembinatrails.ca Fort Rouge/River Heights/ Tuxedo Tuxedo Family Resource Centre 204-489-9141, 204-771-7475 #1-225 Doncaster Street nisw.tuxedo@hotmail.com Inkster NorWest Co-op Community Health 204-793-3120 785 Keewatin Street nisw.inkster@norwestcoop.ca River East/ Transcona Bernie Wolfe Community School 204-669-9412 ext 2968 Vera Schroeder 95 Bournais Drive vschroeder@retsd.mb.ca St. James Assiniboia Jameswood Community School 204-831-7405 1 Braintree Crescent st.james-diversity@hotmail.com St. Vital Rene Deleurme Centre 204-253-7944 ext. 417; 204-292-8229. 511 St. Anne s Road iftu.ibrahim@lrsd.net; melanie.gonzalez@lrsd.net
Seven Oaks Seven Oaks Adult Learning & Settlement Services 204-632-1716 950 Jefferson Avenue settlement@7oaks.org West Central West Central Women s Resource Centre Saturday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (April 22 nd to June 17 th ) Tuesday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (April 18 th to July 4 th ) Bus Tickets and Childminding available 204-774-8975 ext 225 or ext 219 640 Ellice Avenue Erika and Molly nisw2@wcwrc.ca; nisw@wcwrc.ca LIBRARIES & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Millennium Library Saturday Mornings Meeting Room 3, 251 Donald Street To register, call 204-986-6689. Pre-registration is required for 8 week sessions St. James-Assiniboia Library Saturday Mornings 1910 Portage Avenue To register, call 204-986-3424. Pre-registration is required for 8 week sessions.
St. Vital Library Saturday Mornings 6 Fermor Avenue To register, call 204-986-5628 Pre-registration is required for 8 week sessions. Henderson Library Saturday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm 1-1050 Henderson Hwy. Call 204-986-4314 to register. Pre-registration is required for 8 week sessions. West End Library Saturday 10:00 am 12:00 pm 999 Sargent Avenue Call 204-986-4677 to register Pre-registration is required for 8 week sessions KidBridge A weekly English language conversation/play group for mothers & children new to Canada and their neighbours
North End: Turtle Island Community Centre (510 King Street) Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am* *(featuring First Nations, All Nations collaborative art project opportunity) Downtown: Calvary Temple (400 Hargrave - Room 130) Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am* *(featuring BookBridge book exchange project and used clothing & household items sale the 1st Wednesday of every month) email kidbridgewinnipeg@hotmail.ca or call 204-918-9297 FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS Central Mosque Women s Conversation Circle Monday and Saturday 10:00am -12:00pm 715 Ellice Avenue 204-783-6797 Bethesda Church Tuesday 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm provided 1350 Grant Avenue Contact: Patti Poirier Phone: 204-487-3569 Email: patti.poirier@gmail.com Enter at the east door and look for the sign. Student/s can just drop by from Tuesday-Friday, 9am-3pm for inquiries or just come during class to register and to join right away. For registration, name and contact number/email address are required. Registration is ongoing. Everyday English Conversation Bible Study Grammar Pronunciation All levels - Group setting and one-on-one.
Central Church of Christ Wednesday 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Children welcome 170 St. Mary s Road Contact: Betty-Jean Johnson bettyjean27@gmail.com or friendspeak@winnipegchurch.ca Enter through the door by the parking lot. The parking lot is next to the school. Registration is ongoing. English conversation with a Bible story as the conversation starter. develop Canadian friendships learn about Canadian cultural events practical conversations Open to all, international students,& visitors too All levels. One-on-one. If not possible, then a conversation circle. Church of the Rock Classes for all levels & ages Conversation Basic English IELTS Wednesday 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Childcare provided 1397 Buffalo Place Contact: Kendra 204-794-7864 eal.cotr@gmail.com If language learners take the bus, free bus tickets can be provided. Pick-up and drop-off for people who take the bus can be arranged. Childcare, activities and some English lessons. Program is offered year round with a few breaks There is no registration process. Participants fill out one page of information on name, country of origin, language, CLB, children (if attending) and contact information (email and phone) once they attend.
Waverley Church Saturdays 9:30 am to 11:30 am 2171 Waverley Street (at Bison Drive) Contact Bob at bgdewbury@shaw.ca or call 204-421-7765 Please note that there is no bus service to our location. For registration dates please e-mail. Only open to College or University students or individuals who are trying to learn enough English to pass the entry exam to enter University Held each Saturday January, February, March English class taught by EAL teacher 9:30 am to 10:30 am English conversation with volunteers 10:30 am to 11:30 am Holy Trinity Anglican Church Wednesday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Children welcome but no childcare provided 256 Smith Street (Across from Millennium Library) Contact: Jenny Chudley 204-261-4215 Enter by the Smith Street door. Ring the doorbell. Go downstairs. Ten-week sessions in the fall and in the spring. Registration: Ongoing Everyday English Conversation All levels. Group settings. Whyte Ridge Baptist Church Wednesdays 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Childcare provided (register in advance) 201 Scurfield Blvd. Contact: To register, contact Kathy at the Church office 204-489-3875 Held in lower auditorium. Six-week sessions offered in the Spring and in the Fall. Practice conversational English Develop new friendships Share your experience with others. All levels. Group setting. Fort Garry MB Church
Thursday afternoon, 1:15-3:00 p.m. 1771 Pembina Hwy. Contact: Carla Kehler 204 269-5940 crc.kehler@gmail.com Conversation circles in small groups Canadian living and cultural topics Registration is ongoing All are welcome Classes meet from September - May